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Add 35/14 and 12/28

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 12/28

35/14 + 12/28 is 41/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    35/14 = 35 × 2/14 × 2 = 70/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    12/28 = 12 × 1/28 × 1 = 12/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/28 + 12/28 = 70 + 12/28 = 82/28
  5. 82/28 simplified gives 41/14
  6. So, 35/14 + 12/28 = 41/14
    In mixed form: 213/14

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